Who painted Pentecost?

Pentecost was painted by Albrecht Dürer in 1510.

Where can I see Pentecost?

Pentecost is held by British Museum.

What movement is Pentecost?

Pentecost is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Pentecost?

Museum-quality prints of Pentecost are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Pentecost

Albrecht Dürer , 1510

Pentecost is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the British Museum.

Inscription: Inscribed:in block, lower left, on ground: AD [artist's monogram]; verso, lower center, in graphite by a later hand: 627; verso, bottom left, in graphite by a later hand: B 51; verso, bottom center, in graphite by a later hand: 36

About this work

Overview

Pentecost is a woodcut on laid paper, created by Albrecht Dürer around 1510, representing a pivotal moment in Christian theology.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts the Holy Spirit's descent upon the apostles during Pentecost. Apostles, heads tilted upwards, receive the Spirit, symbolized by a dove encircled by rays of light, amidst a background of figures, including one engaged in speech, conveying an atmosphere of reverence and devotion.

Technique & Style

Executed in woodcut, the work leverages the medium's inherent textural qualities to add depth, characteristic of Dürer's mastery of the technique.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1510, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.

Context

Part of Dürer's religious oeuvre, Pentecost reflects the artist's engagement with Christian themes during the early 16th century.

Legacy

As a Dürer woodcut, it contributes to the artist's influential body of work in the medium, though its individual impact within his corpus is not specified.